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Is that correct sentence structure? I catch myself using this structure a lot
The blanket had been peeled back, revealing imprints of recent slumber. Is sentence for the second clause “correct or should …
Grammar

punctuation

structure

Therese Asked on March 28, 2021 in Grammar.
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How do I encapsulate an inferred verb? Why can’t two versions of the verb be used in the same sentence?
I work in a scientific field and when my reports are reviewed I commonly have them kicked back asking for …
Grammar

sentence

structure

Steve Asked on March 28, 2021 in Grammar.
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Why are ‘too big issues’ not acceptable?
I was responding to a letter from a English teacher that said to me, “i hope this does not cause …
Grammar

Phrases

structure

Geza Kerecsenyi Asked on March 19, 2021 in Grammar.
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What is the difference between only one’s kind and “the only one’s kind”?
At Sundance, we celebrate student-directed and student-written plays. We prefer more students than people. What is the law of English …
Grammar

phrasing

structure

ExoVamp Asked on March 15, 2021 in Grammar.
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What does “to have someone do something” really mean?
As a native Portuguese speaker, it’s kind of hard for me to understand what the structure “to have someone do …
Meaning

structure

usage

user27026 Asked on March 12, 2021 in Meaning.
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Why is “… respectively are…” used when we’re…”?
How can I use the figure in each of the following ways: “Figures 1 to 3 are respectively front, top …
adverb-position

adverbs

structure

calocedrus Asked on March 10, 2021 in Other.
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Grammatical usage of prepositions: before or after “not only. and also…”
Which one is more universal of “not only” or “also”? I saw a sentence in an article:…masters were responsible not …
Grammar

prepositions

structure

Kent Peng Asked on March 8, 2021 in Grammar.
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Is that correct sentence structure? I catch myself using this structure a lot

How do I encapsulate an inferred verb? Why can’t two versions of the verb be used in the same sentence?

Why are ‘too big issues’ not acceptable?

What is the difference between only one’s kind and “the only one’s kind”?

What does “to have someone do something” really mean?

Why is “… respectively are…” used when we’re…”?

Grammatical usage of prepositions: before or after “not only. and also…”

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